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YONGSAN GARRISON — TheRepublic of Korea and United StatesCombined Forces Command willconduct exercise Ulchi Focus Lensfrom Aug. 21 until Sept. 1, 2006.

Ulchi Focus Lens 2006 is asimulation-driven, command postexercise that will involve both UnitedStates and Republic of Korea forceswho are currently stationed here. Asmall number of U.S. personnel willalso travel to Korea to participate.

Ulchi Focus Lens is a regularlyscheduled, annual training exercise.UFL 2006 is the 32nd iteration of thisseries which began in 1975.

The exercise is designed to train,evaluate and improve combined andjoint procedures, plans, and systemsfor conducting operations critical tothe defense of the peninsula.

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rainy season continued as 1stBattalion, 72nd Armor Regimentcarried on the July gunnery exerciseat Rodriguez Live Fire Complex.

“We have 29 tanks and 43Bradleys,” said Lt. Col. ThomasIsom, 1-72 commander. “It is a fununit to train. Every day, we have alot going on.

“Today, three companies ofBradleys are out here for Table VII,a series of scenarios that starts withTable I.”

Soldiers begin training with a dry-fire exercise and build up to Bradleycrew qualification table. Theultimate training for Bradley crewsis Table XII — a platoon-levelexercise.

Rainfall throughout July has beena major factor in the training.

“Bad weather only affects vision,not accuracy,” Isom said. “But oncea rain like this pours down on range,

1-72 tankers roar up Rodriguez RangeBy Pfc. Kim Sang PilSecond Infantry Division Public Affairs

we have to cease fire becausesafety is one of our toppriorities.”

Once the shooting is done, thedriver, commander and gunner sit

down in a room for after an actionreport, reviewing in detail whatwent right and what went wrong.

An M1A1 Abrams tank heads for the decontamination area after finishing its portion of the TableVIII firing exercise.

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WASHINGTON – Two-thirds of U.S. troopsserving in Iraq say they believe the cause they’refighting for is worthwhile, according to a new Starsand Stripes survey.

The survey results, reported in the July 19Mideast edition of Stars and Stripes newspaper,revealed that 46 percent of readers in Iraq whoresponded to a survey called fighting the war forAmerica “very worthwhile.”Another 30 percent rated it“somewhat worthwhile.”

Fourteen percent of respondentscalled the mission “not veryworthwhile,” and just 8 percentreferred to it as “not worthwhile atall,” the July 20 paper reported.

The survey explored readers’ views on a varietyof other issues. Among them were how clearly theirmission is defined, their unit’s as well as theirpersonal morale, support for troops in the MiddleEast, and how informed they are about that support.

Respondents overwhelmingly agreed that theirmission is clearly defined, the survey noted. Fifty-five percent called it “very clear” and 27 percent

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“somewhat unclear,” and 7 percent said it’s “not atall clear.”

Unit morale is high, and personal morale evenhigher, most respondents said. Forty-four percentcalled unit morale “very high,” and 43 percent gavethe same ranking for their personal morale. Eighteenpercent called their unit morale “somewhat high,”and 30 percent ranked their personal morale at that

level.Twenty-six percent of

respondents called unit morale“somewhat low,” and 19 percentgave that rating for their personalmorale. Ten percent reported “verylow” unit morale, and 6 percentrated their personal morale at rock

bottom.The vast majority of deployed troops agreed that

public support for troops in the Middle East isstrong. Forty-four percent rated it “very strong,”and 26 percent called it “somewhat strong.”Twenty-two percent of respondents called it “notvery strong,” and 6 percent “weak.”

Two-thirds of respondents believe they’re well

informed about what the public is doing to supporttroops serving in the Middle East, the surveyshowed. Forty-four percent called themselves “verywell informed,” 20 percent “somewhat informed,”28 percent “not very well informed,” and 6 percentrated themselves “not well (informed) at all.”

Responses appeared to track with military rank.Eight-eight percent of senior officers, for example,ranked both unit and personal morale as high or veryhigh. Among junior enlisted servicemembers, 49percent rated unit morale as high or very high and66 percent gave that same rating to their ownpersonal morale.

Almost across the board, respondents saidconditions in Iraq had improved since they arrivedthere.

Sixty-nine percent of senior officers, 66 percentof senior enlisted members and 64 percent of juniorenlisted troops said conditions were very orsomewhat improved. Forty-eight percent of juniorofficers assigned that rating to conditions.

Nearly 600 Stars and Stripes readers in Iraqresponded to the survey, and the results werecompiled by media experts from MORI Research,the newspaper reported.

“Unit morale is high,and personal morale evenhigher ... Forty-four percentcalled unit morale “veryhigh.”

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July 18, USS ENTERPRISEonce again made history when itarrived at the Republic of KoreaNavy’s 3rd Fleet Naval Base inPusan. The U.S. Navy’s firstnuclear-powered carrier makingthe first ever pier-side port visiton the ROK Navy’s newest navalfacility was noted throughout thepeninsula, the Pacific Theaterand indeed the world.

I am very proud and greatlyappreciative of everyone whomade this visit so successful. Theexemplary performance by theofficers and crews of CarrierStrike Group Twelve, CarrierAirwing One, Destroyer SquadronTwo, USS ENTERPRISE andUSS CHANCELLORSVILLEduring this port visit made the visita home run for the ROK-U.S.Alliance.

It had an extremely positiveimpact on our relations with ourROK hosts, as well as makingKorea a desired liberty port for

our deployed forces. Today andafter an enormously successfulvisit, all elements of CarrierStrike Group twelve who were inport at Pusan have departedKorea on the next leg of theircontinuing mission.

Our ROK-U.S. CombinedForces Command Motto “We GoTogether” reflects not only thecombined capabilities of theROK-U.S. forces on thepeninsula, but also our ability toproject military forces to Koreain the event of crisis.

The ENTERPRISE visit wassignificant because itsymbolically and publiclyreinforced our willingness tosupport our ally. Again, I greatlyappreciate everyone who madethis port visit so successful. I amvery proud of the sailors of theAmerican Navy who so selflesslyserve their nation whileconducting operations so farfrom home.

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November will be here soonerthan you think. Don’t forget toregister to vote. Voting is a great wayto serve your country and to makesure it is serving you.

Servicemembers, their familyand DOD civilians can allexercise their right to voteregardless of where they arestationed, through absenteeballots. The Uniformed andOverseas Voting Act protects thevoting rights of active-dutyservicemembers, their familymembers and citizens residingabroad. The Federal VotingAssistance Program wasestablished to implement the Act.Each installation has a SeniorVoting Assistance Officer andeach unit has as VotingAssistance Officer. Forinformation, individuals maycontact their Voting AssistanceOfficers if they have anyquestions about voter registrationor voting by absentee ballots.Am I eligible to vote?

You must be a citizen of theUnited States and be 18 years oldon election day, to be eligible tovote.How do I register to vote orapply for an absentee ballot?

The Federal Post CardApplication is accepted by allstates as an application forabsentee voter registration and arequest for an absentee ballot.You can get a FPCA from yourVAO or access it on online atwww.fvap.gov. Once completed,return the FPCA to theappropriate election official in thestate where you legally reside.

Absentee voters should requesttheir ballots at least 60 daysbefore the election. Upon receiptof the FPCA, the local electionofficial will process the request.Remember to provide an e-mail

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By Capt. Elisabeth MahoneySpecial to The Morning Calm Weekly

MP BlotterThe following entries were excerpted from the military

police blotters. These entries may be incomplete and do notimply the guilt or innocence of any person.Area 1

Shoplifting — Subject 1 was observed via closed circuittelevision placing two Game Boy Advance SPs in his/her ACUtrouser pocket and exiting without rendering proper payment.Subject was detained and transported to the Provost MarshalOffice, where he/she was advised of his/her legal rights, whichhe/she invoked, requesting a lawyer and not to be questioned orsay anything. Subject 1 was released to his/her unit. This is afinal report.Area 2 Curfew Violation, Underage Drinking, Wrongful Appropriation

of Government Property, Failure to ID — Subject 1 was observedby MP during the hours of curfew. When asked for his/her ID,he/she provided one that belonged to Victim 1. Subject 1 wastransported to the PMO were he/she rendered his/her real IDwhich showed he/she was under the legal age to consumealcohol. Subject 1 was administered a series of FSTs, which he/she failed, and released to his/her unit. Victim 1 reported to thePMO and rendered a written sworn statement attesting to theabove incident. July 16, Subject 1 returned to the PMO where he/she was advised of his/her legal rights, which he/she waived,admitting to the above offenses except failure to ID. This is afinal report.

Area 3 Indecent Assault, Cruelty of Subordinates — Subject 1, who

was waxing his/her floor while cleaning the barracks, requestedassistance from Victim 1 and asked Victim 1 to look at something inan area of his/her room which was hidden from the hallway. Subject1 then pinned Victim 1 to the wall of his/her barracks room andbegan to kiss Victim 1. Victim 1 physically resisted Subject 1 whothen began to fondle and grope Victim 1’s breast and groin area.Victim 1 told Subject 1 that Victim 1 would scream if he/she didn’tlet Victim 1 go. Subject 1 released Victim 1, who then exited theroom. Subject 1 was interviewed and denied indecently assaultingVictim 1, stating that Victim 1 was in his/her room for approximatelyfive minutes and helped hold the buffer’s electrical cord in the wallsocket. Investigation continues. Traffic Accident with Injuries, Damage to Government Property,

Failure to Maintain Control — Subject 1, while operating a PrivatelyOwned Vehicle, struck Victim 1’s Government Owned Vehicle onthe left rear bumper, causing Subject 1’s vehicle to spin into aguardrail, roll over and land on its roof. Damages to Subject 1’svehicle consisted of dented right rear bumper, tail light and hood.Damages to Victim 1’s vehicle consisted of a crushed left frontfender, rear door and rear fender, dents to the left front wheel rim,left front turn lights, left front door, right quarter panel, right frontpanel and right front door. Victim 1’s passenger, Victim 2, sustainedinjuries consisting of a bump over his/her left eyebrow and rightear. This is a final report.

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Korean Language,Culture Class Offered

A Korean language and culture classwill be offered at Seoul American HighSchool on Yongsan Garrison. This classwill meet daily from 10 to 11:30 a.m.,weekdays thru Aug. 5. The class isopen to anyone over the age of 15. Theclass is limited to 20 participants.

Training Support CenterOpens on Camp Henry

Camp Henry Training Support Centerwill be open beginning Monday atBuilding T-1671 (old tennis court),Camp Henry. We will provide fiveLane EST 2000 system and all TrainingAids, Devices, Simulator andSimulation. Normal Operating hoursare 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thruFriday. For scheduling the EST 2000and for information, call Chong Perryat 765-7267.

Junior Golf ClinicsOffered at Sung Nam

Sung Nam Golf course will hold juniorgolf instructional clinics Aug. 7-11.All interested juniors ages 7-17 areinvited to attend. The times will be 9-11 a.m. Monday thru Thursday at theSung Nam Golf Course driving rangeand 7-10 a.m., Friday at Sung Nam onthe golf course. All equipment andinstruction from the golf course’sPGA of America staff will be providedat no charge. Call Jim Shaw or JackDelaney at 736-3483 to sign up.

Tips to Avoid Mail TheftThe U.S. Postal Service handles 668million pieces of mail every day. Thevast majority of it arrives intact, butthieves get to some of it beforedelivery. To help guard against mailtheft, here are some tips to protectyour mail:

Use the letter slots at your postoffice to mail letters, or give them tothe clerk at the Finance window toprocess.

Pick up your mail promptly afterdelivery. Don’t leave it in yourmailbox overnight.

Don’t send cash in the mail. Ask your bank for “secure” checks

that can’t be altered. Tell your post office when you’ll

be out of town, so they can hold yourmail until you return.

Report all mail theft to your localInstallation Postal Officer.For information, contact the areapostal authority. On YongsanGarrison, call 723-3301; Camp Casey,730-4767; Camp Humphreys, 753-6563; Camp Walker, 764-4162.

Submitting to TMCWSend Letters to the Editor, guestcommentaries, story submissions andother items for inclusion in TheMorning Calm Weekly to: [email protected] all submitted items include atleast one point of contact name andtelephone number. For information, call 738-3355.

KUNSAN AIR BASE — American Forces Networkpersonnel, along with 8th Fighter Wing leadership, cut theopening ribbon on their new facility July 19.

The new AFN building, taking the place of Bldg. 607located across from Dorm 609, provides more space andcapability to get stories about the Wolf Pack out tolisteners and viewers faster through digital technology andimproved editing systems, according to Tech. Sgt. Pachari

By Senior Airman Stephen Collier8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

New AFN facility supporNew AFN facility supporNew AFN facility supporNew AFN facility supporNew AFN facility supports Wts Wts Wts Wts Wolf Polf Polf Polf Polf PackackackackackLutke, AFN Kunsan detachment 15 station chief.

“To the Wolf Pack, it (the station) means moreexposure of Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines whoperform critical missions at Kunsan Air Base,” she said.

For AFN listeners and viewers at Kunsan, the newstation, according to AFN Korea’s engineering NCOICArmy Sgt. 1st Class James Eagleman, they’ll now havequicker access to current stories and programming ontelevision as well as higher quality sounds and a largervariety of music to choose from.

“The station received an upgraded technical controlcenter while the radio studio was upgraded,” Sgt.Eagleman said. “Also, all [the] equipment used forbroadcast of radio, television and editing has been replacedwith new state-of-the-art equipment. These newcapabilities will greatly benefit our 55,000-plus audience.”

The new facility is the end result of the positiverelationship built between the Air Force and AFN officialsover the last few years. Lt. Col. Kenneth McDorman, AFNKorea commander, said AFN Korea has a solid workingrelationship with the Wolf Pack they were proud of.

The Wolf Pack matched the amount of money allottedto AFN for this project. This type of cooperation isunprecedented,” he said. “This joint venture provides abetter work environment for our members to produce thehighest quality products. It will help better tell thecombined stories in the peninsula and retell it to those inAmerica and the world–wide audience.”

For information on Wolf Pack coverage on AFN, visittheir Web site at www.afnkorea.net.

Col. Jeff “Wolf” Lofgren, 8th Fighter Wing commander, fields questionsfrom airmen during the commander’s weekly radio show July 14.Thecooperation and positive relationship between AFN Korea and KunsanAir Base eventually led to a new facility for the military broadcasters.

SENIOR AIRMAN STEPHEN COLLIER

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SEOUL — Nearly 1,800Gunguk High School students “gotin the groove” with the music ofthe 8th U.S. Army Band July 21.

The high school coordinated theperformance with the band to raisefunds for recent flood victims inGangwon Province.

“The recent inundation hasdevastated some schools in thatarea,” said Gunguk High SchoolPrincipal Oh Sung-sam. “We areplanning to send funds to helpimpoverished schools to expediterecovery from flood ruins.”

Oh said this was the secondtime the 8th U.S. Army Band has

8th U.S. Army Band performsfor Korean high schoolBy Cpl. Lee Yang-wonArea II Public Affairs

performed for the school.“This is a good opportunity for

our students to build friendshipswith U.S. Soldiers,” Oh said. “Thevisit will help both countries fostertheir mutual understandings towardeach other. It’s a cross culturalexperience.”

The band captivated the crowdfeaturing well-known Americanpop songs, with some Koreansongs as well. “Some of the songswere pretty familiar among thestudents,” said student Kang Ji-hyun. “They sing very well.”

Students showed theirappreciation at the end of the

Eighth U.S. Army Band Vocalist Sgt. Victor Trinidad sings July 21 at the Gunguk High Schoolto help raise fund for flood victims.

CPL. LEE YANG-WON

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WASHINGTON – The WhiteHouse withdrew its funding requestJuly 18 for free credit monitoringserv ices for the 26 .5 mi l l ionve te rans and fami ly memberswhose information was thought tobe impacted by the May 3 theft of aDepartment of Veterans Affairscomputer.

Veterans Affairs Secretary R.James Nicholson announced therecovery of the stolen computerJune 29 , e igh t days a f te r heannounced that the agency wouldprovide one year of free creditmonitoring to those whose SocialSecurity numbers and birthdateswere feared stolen.

“The FBI has a high degree ofconfidence – based on the resultsof the forensic tes ts and otherinformation gathered during theinvestigation – that the sensitive dataf i l es were no t accessed orcompromised,” said White HouseBudget Director Rob Portman in aletter to House Speaker J. DennisHastert.

“On the bas i s o f the FBI’sanalysis, the administration hasconcluded that credit monitoringservices and the associated fundingwi l l no longer be necessary,”Portman added.

Despi te good news tha t thedatabase was uncompromised, VA

By Beth ReeceArmy News Service

No free creditmonitoring for vets

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When Soldiers of “First TankBn.” aren’t engaged in live-fireexercise, they conduct simulationtraining through the Unit Conductof Fire Training which provides

Bradley Fighting Vehicle fires at the target, filling the air with smoke. The ultimate training for threeBradleys was Table XII - a platoon level exercise.

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the same interior environment ofthe area where the two crewmembers, a Bradley commanderand a gunner do their job in thetracked vehicle.

concert with a roar, requesting anencore.

“I think the students’ reaction tothe performance shows how this visitwas a success,” said Area IICommunity Relations Officer AnChang-sin. “The band does a fantasticjob as ambassadors for the Americanmilitary community.”

“It was awesome to perform in frontof these kids,” said band member Sgt.Victor Trinidad. “Although we speakdifferent languages, we still couldcommunicate with each other throughmusic.”

At Right: Nearly 1,800 students enjoy an 8thU.S. Army Band performance July 21 at GungukHigh School. CPL. LEE YANG-WON

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cont inues so l ic i t ing b ids f romcompanies that provide data-breachanalysis to ensure information is keptsecure in the future, according toVA spokesman Matt Burns.

“The VA has funds in its budgetthat can be used for this purpose,”Burns said, “and there will be nodiminution in the quality of healthcare and other services provided tove te rans as a resu l t o f th i sexpenditure.”

Since the theft , numerouspersonnel changes have taken placein the Office of Policy and Planning,where the breach occurred. VA hasalso hired a special advisor forinformation security and re-energized

its cyber security and privacyawareness training.

As FBI’s “h igh degree ofconf idence” is not 100 percentassurance that veterans’ personalinformation is safe, Army officialsrecommend Sold ie rs cont inuemonitoring their credit reports.

The Fair Credit Reporting Actrequi res each of the na t ion’sconsumer reporting companies –Equifax, Experian and Trans Union– to provide one free credit report ayear to each c i t i zen , per theindividual’s request.

To receive a free credit report,go to annualcreditreport.com or call(877) 322-8228.

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DOL providesDOL providesDOL providesDOL providesDOL providesmission supportmission supportmission supportmission supportmission supportfor Area Ifor Area Ifor Area Ifor Area Ifor Area IBy Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

CAMP CASTLE NORTH —Most everything needed to run themiss ion of the U.S. Army iscontained and implemented throughthe Army’s Department of Logisticsat Camp Castle. Everything fromcomputers to weed eaters, vehiclesof all sorts and microwave ovens,k i tchen equipment for d in ingfacilities, and right down to furnitureDepartment of Defense civil ianemployees need to furnish theirhomes.

“The volume of th is type ofproperty that f lows through theproper ty books of the DOL istremendous,” said Frank La Rosa,general supply specialist supervisorfor Area I . “There are severalthousand i tems on the propertybooks. We provide the installationsupport.”

On the installation side, there aremilitary and civilian customers, butbasically installation support ismission support.

“Mission support includes officefurniture, automation and items thatare required in getting the missioncomplete,” said Hugh Benner, AreaI chief, supply and services division.“The organizational side, the table ofdistribution allowances, is where weprovide equipment for unit levelmission readiness, unit automationand equipment.”

The consolidated property bookoffice sees many types of customersduring the week.

“Customers come in for handreceipt adjustments for turning infurni ture and o ther types ofproperty,” LaRosa said. “Civilianscome in and review what we havein the book for Army FamilyHousing; 120 of these customers.We also deliver furniture to them.”

The CPBO also dea ls wi thorganization customers, the 2ndInfantry Division and Area I.

In the organization property bookoffice, which covers one wholesection on the site, they deal with afuel property book system calledVehicle Information Link.

“We control all the VIL keys forall the vehicles,” LaRosa said. “Billkeys are identification keys so whenthey go to fill up a government

vehicle with fuel, gas or diesel, thedriver uses that key to credit thepurchase to the i r accountprocessing code.”

The VIL key is an automated fuelprocessing system. Instead of doinga manual document register or cashpayment regis ter, the b i l l keyautomatically sends information bywire to the finance system wherethe account processing code ischarged for the fue l purchase ,Benner explained.

To watch what goes on during theday at the CPBO facility on CampCastle North one could easily beunaware of the sheer volume ofproperty processed during the day.Customers are gree ted a t thewelcome s ta t ion, and providedcomputers to help them access theirgovernment work s ta t ions toretrieve any information needed infilling out their request for property.

There is a waiting room to relaxor have a few snacks, LaRosa said.But waiting time is rarely more than10 minutes. It is behind the sceneswhere all the action takes place.

“Recently, the CPBO received alot of property just shoved in herein the warehouse,” La Rosa said.“We separate it and re-warehouse itso we can begin our 100 percentinventory. Now we are breaking itdown.”

Outside the building there are tworows of returned trucks and cars ofall types.

“We have 46 vehicles being turnedin to DRMO,” La Rosa said. “Thesevehicles will be transported andauctioned off. We requested a sitesale be conducted up here. Theywil l make a cont rac t wi th thevendors, and they will come up hereto sell the cars and trucks.”

Much of the new items receivedwill go to other areas that have theneed for them. Nothing lies aroundvery long at the CPBO before it isplaced with those who need thesupport.

“There have been philosophersthat say ‘an Army marches on itsstomach,’ but here in Area I the casecould be made that it marches onthe efforts of the DOL,” La Rosasaid.

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Frank La Rosa points out the area where an auction of vehicles will take place for DefenseReutilization and Marketing Office. There are 46 MTV vehicles that are being turned in. There theywill be auctioned off by contracted vendors. “We requested that a site sale be conducted uphere,” said La Rosa.

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Property in the unaccompanied personnel housing area is currently being separated out andrecorded in the property books. “We are re-warehousing now so that we can start our 100 percentinventory. Now we are breaking it down,” La Rosa said.

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Area I KSC Companies56th Anniversary

Area I KSC companies will hold their56th anniversary activities today inDongducheon’s main stadium at 10a.m. For information, contact CompanyCommander Chon at 730-8438.

USAG CRC DeactivationThe United States Army Garrison CRCdeactivation ceremony is planned for10 a.m. Aug. 10.

MWR Pool TournamentsMorale, Welfare and Recreation isholding two pool tournamentsSaturday. A pool tournament will beginat 11 a.m. at Camp Casey CommunityActivity Center, and an 8-ball pooltournament will begin at 1 p.m. at theCRC CAC.

MWR Patio PartyMWR will hold a patio party andbarbeque at Noon at Camp Hovey’sHobson CAC.

PowerliftingChampionship

The Warrior Country PowerliftingChampionship is open to active-dutymilitary personnel assigned or attachedto camps throughout Warrior Country.The competition will be held at CampCasey Carey Fitness Center. Weigh-inswill begin at 10 a.m. Saturday and thecompetition will begin at 1 p.m.

Casey Town HallMeeting

The Camp Casey town hall meeting willbe held from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 3 atHanson Field House Gym. All arewelcome.

Mitchell’s Club closingAug. 6-9

Mitchell’s Club will be closed Aug. 6-9for renovation. The Club will open forbusiness after 5 p.m. Aug. 10.

Employment ReadinessProgram Resumix Class

Camp Stanley will hold its EmploymentReadiness Program Resumix class from1 to 3 p.m. today. For, information, call730-3310

Financial ReadinessProgram

Camp Casey Financial ReadinessProgram will hold its Personal FinancialReadiness class at the ArmyCommunity Services building from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. today. For moreinformation call: 730-3142/3108

Mongolian Barbecue atMitchell’s

Mitchell’s Club at CRC will featureMongolian barbecue tonight from 5 to8 p.m. The club will also feature a dailyoutdoor lunch buffet 11a.m. to 1:30p.m., Monday thru Aug. 7.

Reggie’s Steak & ShrimpCamp Stanley’s Reggie’s Club will featureNew York strip steak and fried shrimpfrom11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today.

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Globetrottersentertain atCamp CaseyBy Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

JIM CUNNINGHAM

Harlem Globetrotters Michael Lee, signs autographs for fans after the games at CareyFitness Center on Camp Casey July 11, when they played before 900 fans.

CAMP CASEY—Basketball fans inArea I were greatly entertained July 11when the Harlem Globetrotters played atCamp Casey’s Carey Physical FitnessCenter.

“More than 900 fans were in thegymnasium,” said Jim Williams, Area IMorale, Welfare and Recreation sportsdirector.

The Globetrotters were at CampCasey for one of their 12 exhibitiongames for MWR in three countries toperform before all four branches of theArmed Forces.

“They came to Korea afterperforming in Japan,” Williams said.

The ‘trotters are famous for theircomedy antics and routines that weredeveloped for the team by a legacy ofhall-of-fame players that haveperformed for the ‘trotters dating back80 years.

“They can entertain and play seriousbasketball at thesame time,” onespectator said.“They areamazing with alltheir skits andability to handle a basketball.”

They perform all the comedybasketball routines made famous by the‘trotters of the past, such as the ‘bucketgag’ in which a player picks up a waterbucket and throws it at a referee makingthe spectators dodge only to find it is

confetti coming from the bucket. Theseentertaining routines and more kept thecrowd in laughter and very fewconcerned with the score of the game.

“Who cares what the score is,” saidan excited fan. “What they can do withthe ball and their comedy routines aremore interesting than the score.”

“The HarlemG l o b e t r o t t e rmilitary tourshave become atradition thisorganization is

very proud of and looks forward toevery year,” said ‘Trotter ChairmanMannie Jackson. “Having theopportunity to entertain these men andwomen, stationed so far from theirfamilies, is a privilege the playersrespect and appreciate.”

Among the players who have beenGlobetrotters are National BasketballAssociation greats Wilt “The Stilt”Chamberlain and Reece “Goose” Tatum,as well as Marques Haynes, George“Meadowlark” Lemon, and Nat“Sweetwater” Clifton. There arehonorary ‘trotters too, names such asPope John Paul II and Henry Kissingerround out the list of honorary ‘trotters.

“This is a really nice gym and a greatturnout from the fans. One man madea point to let me know that it’s reallygood what we do for the children andfamilies all over the world. Gettingcomments like that helps me put thingsinto perspective and at the end of theday, is what really keeps us all going,”said Michael Lee, Harlem Globetrotter.

DTS DTS DTS DTS DTS travel authorizations made easytravel authorizations made easytravel authorizations made easytravel authorizations made easytravel authorizations made easyBy Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

CAMP RED CLOUD—When it comes time to go ontemporary duty travel it is easier now for employees andadministrators to create an authorization.

“This training is to introduce the clerks in Area I andother employees to the new system developed by NorthropGrumman for the Defense Travel System,” said DonaldSamuel, training specialist with Northrop Grumman.“There were a couple of trainers that came up fromNorthrop Grumman a couple of weeks ago to train thehigher grade administrators.”

Clerks in Area I received detailed training in the newDTS because they will be called upon to create theauthorization documents and travel vouchers foremployees going on temporary duty travel.

“In Area I travelers will not be creating their owndocuments,” Samuel said. “This will be done by clerks orother designated trained employees in the offices, and thatis the reason we are training today.”

Most employees will not be doing their travelauthorizations themselves, but the new DTS Web pagemakes it easy and convenient.

“This new Web page and the new system makes it easierand convenient for everyone to do their own travelauthorizations,” he said. “Some may prefer to do their own.”

The thought behind this training on the new system isfor the clerks in each office to be well acquainted with thenew system until everyone is comfortable with doing theirown travel authorizations. The idea is to lighten the workload for TDY travelers, Samuel explained.

“The system is set up for any traveler to be able to goon to the Web page and create their travel documents atany time,” Samuel said. “Eventually, everyone will do theirown documents for travel; that’s the purpose of thesystem.”

After training employees in Area I, Samuel will trainpeople in Area II.

“Area III and IV already have been trained, and they areusing the system now,” he said. “Area II is next on our list.

“We want everyone to know about the system, and givethem the basics of the system so they will know how to getaround on the Web site and become more comfortable withit. Today’s training is just like a starter kit,” Samuel said.“Even with the training today, we know you will not walkaway and know everything about the system. We want toshow you the basics, and we also want to show you that youcan go online and get the training on the Web site.”

To log on to the new DTS Web site and take thistraining online go to: http://www.defensetravel.osd.mil.


“What they can do with the balland their comedy routines are moreinteresting than the score.”

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Bornales, 2-9 Infantry Regiment, and Amanda Hanley, avolunteer in education.

“Hall invited me here to speak about the GeneralEquivalency diploma program and to find times in theweekly calendar for Hanley, and to do coaching here atthe USO,” Bornales said. “I am an immigrant myself,and I know the difficulty immigrants have if they don’thave the proper education. They will have a very toughtime finding a job.”

“I was asked to come here and talk about the GEDand Scholastic Assessment Test classes and to do tutoringhere at the USO,” Hanley said. “This is the most importantthing for the spouses to learn.”

Many of the spouses are thankful there is such ameeting at Camp Casey.

“I came just to learn about TRICARE,” said RhaboraMarshal, a military spouse. “It is also important for meto gather information for all the other spouses who couldnot come today so they may find out about TRICARE.”

“This meeting was so important to me ,” said Jo AnnSmith, another military spouse. “I had so many questions[about TRICARE] before that have been answered nowbecause of this meeting.”

JIM CUNNINGHAM

Sally Manuelita Hall, director of the USO at Camp Casey, begins the meeting before more than 50 foreign spouses at the USO on Camp Casey July 12.

U S O provides vital information for foreign spousesBy Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

CAMP CASEY—The USO held its monthly foreignspouses meeting July 12 to give vital information toforeign spouses about TRICARE, and new tutoringclasses for a general equivalency diploma and scholasticassessment test, formerly the scholastic aptitude test.

“This is very important information for the spousesbecause they need to know and understand theTRICARE system and how it works; how to get to adoctor when they need one and what to expect whenthey go to the clinic or hospital,” said Sally ManuelitaHall, director of the USO at Camp Casey.

“This is a fellowship for the spouses where they cantalk about different issues and get information vital totheir understanding about American Army life and life ingeneral in the United States,” she said. “They need toknow that it is important to have an education, and howto get an education in the States and how to get startedright here at Camp Casey.”

The guest speaker was a nurse from the Camp CaseyMedical Center.

“Sally Hall invited me here to speak about medical

issues the spouses may have,” said Maj. Meryia Throop,nurse at Casey’s Troop Medical Center. “Part of everyvision of every commander is taking care of familymembers, and it is a high priority for Soldiers and it is ahigh priority for us at the TMC.”

Throop agrees that even though Area I isnoncommand sponsored, the Army is taking good careof the Soldiers’ families.

“We have the Urgent Care Clinic,” she said. We haveTRICARE that’s coming and briefs for the familymembers with the town hall meetings as well. A lot offolks are interested in taking care of the family membersand we do it to the best of our ability.”

The volume of family members seen at the TMC isastounding.

“On average I have one woman in labor ever weekthat comes into the clinic. About 10 percent of myworkload in a month is family members,” Throop said.“It is very important the spouses understand militaryhealth care because part of the misunderstanding is inthe frustrations one has with expectations when theycome to the clinic.”

Other speakers at the meeting were Capt. Issam

PBC offers opportunities for military families at CRCBy Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

CAMP RED CLOUD — The PearBlossom Cottage offers manyopportunities for military spouses andfamilies at Camp Red Cloud.

“We have more than 55 familymembers attend our events weekly atthe PBC,” said Natalia Lyons, directorof the CRC PBC. “This is a good placeto spend family time; it is a good placeto plan a birthday or going awayparty, or any number of family events,and a good place to learn aboutdifferent cultures, U.S. culture andmilitary life.”

We have Russian, Filipino, Korean,Latvian, Japanese and Americanspouses,” Lyons said. “We have alldifferent nationalities registered here. Ifa spouse comes to our cooking classevery week she can learn so many

different dishes. Then she can go homeand cook for her husband and family andshare what she has learned here.

“Also, we refer spouses to ArmyCommunity Service classes when theyneed something other than what we areoffering here at the time. And, we referfamily members to Army Family Team

Building classes when we see the needor when they ask for them.”

Many apartments off post do nothave all the appliances and facilitiesmilitary families need or washingmachines or ovens in their kitchens.The PBC offers washing machines, alarge kitchen and many other facilities.

Most military families seekinginformation for help in family crisesor having questions regardingimmigration or other situations,including taxes, go to the PBC.

“We have an outreach program runby Minnie Richardson,” Lyons said.“She inquires and seeks out familymembers and spouses that may notknow about the PBC and the facilityand offers our help.”

The CRC PBC welcomes all families,military and civilians, to come and usetheir facility when they need help orwhen they need a place to socialize andcongregate. They welcome them.

“You can write and you can talkabout the PBC, but you must comehere to see for yourself and takeadvantage of what we offer. It is notenough to write and tell about, onemust see for oneself,” Lyons said.

JIM CUNNINGHAM

The Pear Blossom Cottage at CRC often has birthdays and farewell parties and other celebrations.


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Access may be denied to safety violatorsAccess may be denied to safety violatorsAccess may be denied to safety violatorsAccess may be denied to safety violatorsAccess may be denied to safety violators

YONGSAN GARRISON — AreaII officials announced a stepped-uppolicy to deny installation access topeople who fail to comply withcommunity safety guidelines.

Command Policy 10-1 coverscommunity safety for joggers,bicycles, skateboards, skates, rollerblades, non-motorized vehicles,motorcycles and mopeds.

“The policy is generally the same,with the exception of the power toenforce thep r o p e rwear ofp e r s o n a lprotectiveequipment,”said Area II Safety Officer JeffHyska.

The policy states for motorcyclesand mopeds, all personnel must wear:

A properly fastened approved helmetthat meets Department ofTransportation standards

Eye protection (clear goggles or aface shield attached to the helmet)

Full-fingered glovesLong trousersLong sleeve shirt or jacketLeather boots, or over the ankle shoes

High-visibility retro-reflective vestHyska further defined the retro-

reflective vest as being “of a bright color,such as orange.”

“A dark-colored vest is not asvisible,” he said.

Under the new guidance, basesecurity guards will have the authorityto deny access if a person fails tocomply.

“We’re going to be training thesecurity guards on what to look for,”said Area II Law and Order OfficerRicky Oxendine. “They will have tobecome familiar with all of therequirements under this revisedpolicy.”

Oxendine said he is also workingto get information signsposted at all accesscontrol points toexplain what safetygear is required to enterthe installation.

The policy letter also states thatheadphones or earphones andhandheld cellular telephones will notbe used when operating motorcycles,mopeds, bicycles, skateboards,skates, roller blades, or when running,jogging or walking.

“This i s a s tep forward forinstallation safety,” Hyska said.“This he lps to provide a sa fe renvironment.”

By David McNallyArea II Public Affairs

Security guards to reviewsafety gear prior to admittingaccess to Area II installations

“This is a step forward forinstallation safety.”

—Jeff Hyska

E-mail [email protected]. SEO KI-CHUL

Riders use the correct personal protective gear during a Yongsan motorcycle safety class.

Korean employees learnabout sexual harassmentBy Cpl. Lee Yong-wonArea II Public Affairs

Author draws 1,500 to prayer breakfast

YONGSAN GARRISON — Area II communitymembers showed their love for the author of “ThePurpose Driven Life,” as more than 1,500 peopleshowed up at an Area II Prayer Breakfast July 15at Collier Field House.

Author Rick Warren is a best-selling Christianauthor, as well as the founder and senior pastor ofSaddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif. It is oneof the largest churches in the United States.

“The Purpose Driven Life” has sold over 25million copies, making it the best-selling hardbackin American history. The book has been translatedinto more than 50 languages.

“His book was the reason I have started walkingin God’s path, so I’m looking forward to seeinghim in person,” said Pfc. Lee In-ho of the SouthPost Chapel. “In his book, you can achieve not onlyfaith but entrepreneurship, management andleadership also.”

The prayer breakfast started out with a choirsinging cheerful hymns followed by the crowdsinging with them.

Rick Warren was singing hymns among thecommunity members before finally taking the stage.

By Pvt. Jung Jae-hoonArea II Public Affairs

Author Rick Warren preaches to Area II community membersat Collier Field House July 15. See PPPPPrayerrayerrayerrayerrayer, Page 12

YONGSAN GARRISON — More than 100Korean employees participated in the annualPrevention of Sexual Harassment training July 19at the Multipurpose Training Facility.

The training is a required course for allappropriated and non-appropriated fund localnational employees.

“They get a broad idea of what sexualharassment is,” said Installation ManagementAgency, Korea Region Office Equal EmploymentOpportunity Director Cho In-sook. “By goingthrough this training, people can help themselvesand co-workers from being sexually harassed.”

Cho said the intense review is important becausesexual harassment not only afflicts an individualbut also significantly deters a whole organization.

“Unfortunately, some Korean employees stillhave a biased view when it comes to judgingothers,” Cho said. “I think the most important thingis one’s attitude-shift toward the problem.”

Employees watched Hangul version of sexualharassment prevention videos. The material

See HarassmentHarassmentHarassmentHarassmentHarassment, Page 12

PVT. JUNG JAE-HOON

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Women’s Equality DayCelebrate Area II Women's EqualityDay with a luncheon 11:30 a.m.Tuesday at the Naija Ballroom, DragonHill Lodge.

Summer ReadingProgram

The final youth Summer ReadingProgram event is 11 a.m. Tuesday atthe Yongsan Library. Listen to U.S.Forces Korea Commander Gen. B.B.Bell read to children.

Free ConcertThe Crenshaw Elite Choir will perform7 p.m. Thursday at the Seoul AmericanHigh School Auditorium.

Seoul USOThe Rock, Paper, Scissors

Tournament Finals will be held at theDragon Hill Lodge Summer Concertthat begins at 5 p.m. Saturday.

Habitat for Humanity: USO willsponsor 35 servicemembers interestedin building a home for the Cheonancommunity Sept. 23. USO is lookingfor volunteers now. Call for applicationforms, or visit http://www.uso.org/korea.

“United Through Reading” will beintroduced Tuesday. The programallows servicemembers to keep intouch with home by videotaping bookreading for a son, daughter, nephew,niece, brother or sister.

The Good Neighbor ProgramBarbecue need volunteers for thisevent 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday at theCollier Soccer Field.For information, call CharlotteHuntsman at 724-7781.

Aikido ClassesAikido provides a way to keep fit andlearn effective martial arts skills.Classes are ongoing 6:30-8 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays andSaturdays noon-1:30 p.m. at TrentGymnasium. The classes cost $40 permonth. For information, call 010-8671-4213.

Touch of SturgisArea II will host a “A Touch of Sturgis”10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Aug. 12 at the YongsanBowling Center. MWR will providesome refreshments and giveaways andthe Yongsan Motorcycle Club willhave more than 25 motorcycles ondisplay. The group will also havebooths to promote motorcycle safety.

Computer ClubThe Seoul Computer Club will meet 2-4 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Seoul USO atCamp Kim.

Commander’s HotlineArea II community members who havequestions or comments for the Area IIcommander can voice them by e-mailing or by calling 738-3484.

Area II Web siteFor more community notes, news andinformation, visit the Area II Web siteat http://area2.korea.army.mil.

YONGSAN GARRISON — Area IIcommunity members gathered tocelebrate the 41st birthday of ArmyCommunity Service July 21 duringlunch.

About 100 people turned out to hearspeeches about ACS, sing happybirthday and cut a birthday cake.

“They had a good time, receivedsome new information about ACSprograms that they may not have beenaware of,” said Area II VolunteerCoordinator Joseph Gall.

Community organizations like thebank and different ACS programspresented information booths with flyersand giveaways to help raise awareness.

“Our ACS volunteers completely setup and organized the event,” Gall said.“We had $1,200 worth of food and itwas all gone.”

Gall said the birthday celebration wassponsored by the Yongsan ChapterNCOA, American Forces’ Spouses’Club, Yongsan Chapter Sergeants MajorAssociation, and Dragon Hill Lodge.

Area II Morale, Welfare and Recreation

By David McNallyArea II Public Affairs

Area II wishes ACS happy birthday

Army Family Team Building Coordinator RetaMills sings happy birthday like Marilyn Monroe.

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See ACSACSACSACSACS, Page 12

Area II honors volunteers of the quarArea II honors volunteers of the quarArea II honors volunteers of the quarArea II honors volunteers of the quarArea II honors volunteers of the quarterterterterter

YONGSAN GARRISON — Morethan 70 community membersparticipated in the 2006 Volunteer of theSecond Quarter Recognition CeremonyJuly 13, to show thanks to the volunteersat Army Community Services.

The Adult Volunteer of the Quarteraward went to Legal Office volunteerMaria Byford.

The Youth Volunteer of the Quarteraward was Youth Services volunteerKeisha Clark.

Managers nominated the twovolunteers and a selection committeemade the choice based on thecommunity impact of their volunteerwork.

“I still can’t believe I received thisaward,” said Clark. “I want to keep onhelping people when I grow up.”

Clark has carried out her role forYouth Services in the Teen Education

By Cpl. Lee Yang-wonArea II Public Affairs

and Career Program. In addition, shevolunteers with Yongsan Torch Clubs,and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

“They say Keisha has the attitude,

Area II Volunteer Coordinator Joseph Gall addresses the crowd during a ceremony July 13.team spirit, charisma and leadership tomake the activities a world-class

CPL. LEE YANG-WON

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Maj. Tanya Bradsher, a volunteer, Soldier andfamily member speaks July 21 at the ArmyCommunity Service birthday celebration.

Tammy Duffy (left) and Sonnie Champignyapplaud during the 41st birthday celebrationof Army Community Service.

Crenshaw Elite Choir toperform at Yongsan GarrisonArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — The Crenshaw Elite Choirwill perform 7 p.m. Thursday at the Seoul American HighSchool. Admission is free.

The Los Angeles youth choir has visited Korea andperformed for the U.S. military community many times.

The choir director, Iris Stevenson, is the real lifeperson portrayed by Actress Whoopi Goldberg in themovie “Sister Act II.”

COURTESY PHOTO

PHOTOS BY DAVID MCNALLY

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YONGSAN GARRISON — More than 70 Area IInewcomers gathered July 18 at the Yongsan ArmyCommunity Service to attend a bimonthly newcomersorientation.

The orientation is a program to integrate newcomersto life in Korea. It gives information and guides themembers to get to know the community better.

“The newcomers orientation is a program forSoldiers, civilian workers and their families that arenewly assigned to Korea,” said Area II ACS OrientationCoordinator Hyon Mendez. “To make the newcomerscomfortable with the new place, we provideinformation about Area II and Korea.”

During the three-day program, ACS providesdetailed information about the community andfacilities. “Military families move a lot around theworld and it’s our job to make them comfortable andreduce inconvenience,” Mendez said.

The residents focused on learning about Koreanculture. A class featured the Korean language, aswell as cultural differences between the UnitedStates and Korea. Newcomers also learnedcourtesies to communicate with Koreans.

“This is my second time in Korea, and I actuallyvolunteered to come back to Korea.” saidnewcomer Sgt. Paul Lee. “I really enjoyed learningHangeul (Korean language). It was fun andinteresting.” Lee said he plans to learn tae kwon doagain.

On the final day newcomers traveled off post toexperience Korean culture firsthand.

The students-turned-tourists visited the BlueHouse (the location of the Korean presidentialoffice), Lotte World Amusement Park and the

Newcomers learn about KoreaBy Pvt. Kim Sang-wookArea II Public Affairs


YONGSAN GARRISON — AmericanForces Network Korea i s under newleadership.

Army Broadcasting Service CommanderCol . Richard Breen insta l led Lt . Col .Michael Lawhorn as the radio and televisionnetwork commander July 21 at a TrentGymanasium ceremony.

Lawhorn mos t recen t ly comple tedtraining with industry at Fox News. He wasassigned to the 2nd Infantry Division as thepublic affairs officer from June 2004-August 2005.

The former commander, Lt. Col. KennethMcDorman, will move to 8th U.S. ArmyPublic Affairs.

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Army Broadcasting Service Commander Col. RichardBreen (right) gives the AFN Korea guidon to Lt. Col.Michael Lawhorn July 21 at Trent Gymnasium.

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Korean Folk Museum. For lunch, they had atraditional Korean meal called “bibimbap.”

On the way home, newcomers used the Seoulmetropolitan Subway System instead of taking a busto Yongsan Garrison.

“Taking the newcomers off post and taking thesubway was an opportunity for them to get friendlywith Korean society and adjust quickly to Korea,”said ACS Relocation Program Manager Gina Mariano.

The next newcomers orientation will be held inSeptember.

PVT. KIM SANG-WOOK

Sgt. Paul Lee dresses in a Korean royal costume at the LotteWorld Korean Folk Village July 19.

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from Page 9PrayerPrayerPrayerPrayerPrayer“Thank you for serving our

country and for the warm hospitality,”Warren said. “We are here to pray foryou and tell you about the meaning oflife.”

Everything has a meaning Warrensaid. “Even trees and the wind havemeanings,” he said. “If you want toknow the meaning of your life, go andask God.”

He also said life on earth is apreparation for eternity. So, everyoneshould not be so sad about their lives,because God is with them and he will

reward [them] after, if [they] get wellprepared in this life.

Rick Warren was elected by TIMEmagazine as one of the 15 worldleaders who mattered most in 2004and one of 100 most influential peoplein the world in 2005.

“We were extremely happy with theturnout,” said Area II Chaplain Lt. Col.James King. “We want to thank all ofthe people who helped make the eventa success.”

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from Page 10ACSACSACSACSACShad inflatable games for children, andBetter Opportunities for Single andunaccompannied Soldiers had someonedressed as their mascot dog to entertainthe crowds.

The 8th U.S. Army Band alsoperformed at the event.

Maj. Tanya Bradsher, an 8th U.S.Army public affairs officer, was theguest speaker for the celebration.

“We picked her because she is avolunteer, a Soldier and a familymember,” Gall said.

Bradsher told the gathering how ACScan transform a newcomer fromhelplessness to self reliance.

The U.S. Army officially establishedACS in 1965. The organization had thegoal to establish a “centrally located,responsive and recognizable service to

provide information, assistance, andguidance to members of the Armycommunity and meeting personal andfamily problems beyond the scope oftheir own resources,” Gall said.

The organization reduces man-hoursconsumed by commanders, staffofficers and individual Soldiers inseeking assistance to resolve problems,he said.

“A byproduct of ACS is improvedretention of military personnel andincreasing career satisfaction,” he said.“Forty-one years later, the names of theprograms and services may havechanged, but the basic mission remainsthe same. I hope people understand ACScares for their needs.”


success,” said Area II VolunteerCoordinator Joseph Gall. “She gives110 percent of herself, but I think shegives more.”

Adult volunteer of the Quarter MariaByford is a licensed attorney at law.She helps families with issues likedivorce, separation, child custodycases, estate case and other legal issues.

“Marie could easily set up her ownpractice and charge for her services,”Gall said. “But she does not, insteadusing her knowledge and training tohelp families through difficult times.”

Area II received 67,800 hours

from Page 10VVVVVolunteerolunteerolunteerolunteerolunteerfrom the volunteers from April throughJune. These statistics mean 150volunteers report to work every day.

“I could stand here and go onforever about the wonders ourvolunteers have done to brighten ourlives,” Gall said. “Their untiringdedication to the Area II communityservice directly contributed to ourcommunity of excellence.”

The next volunteer of the quarterrecognition ceremony will be inOctober.

Visit the Area II Web site for more stories andcommunity information

http://area2.korea.army.mil


comprised a significant portion of thetraining. The presentation covereddifferent types of sexual harassment andways to stop the behavior.

“The videos were really informative,”said 8th U.S. Army interpreter Kim Hui-man. “The contents were issues we oftenneglect during our work time. It was agood reminder.”

The training was initially an integratedprogram for both the U.S. communitymembers and Korean employees. However,there was feedback from Korean employeesthat they had a hard time understanding theprogram in English.

Since last year, IMA-KORO EEO hasbeen training Korean instructors andgiving training in Korean languageexclusively for Korean employees.

“We have Korean instructorsrespectively for different divisions,” saidinstructor Steve Kang. “It has helped theKorean employees understand better.”

Currently, 18th Medical Command,Dragon Hill Lodge, 176th FinanceCommand, Area II Morale, Welfare andRecreation, and Directorate of Logisticsprovide Korean instructors.

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address so they may contact you ifthere are problems processing yourFPCA.

Once you receive the absenteeballot, it should be completed andreturned as soon as possible. Checkwith your unit VAO to determine yourstate’s deadline.How do I know what state is mylegal residence?

Generally, the legal votingresidence for Servicemembers andtheir family is the state or territorywhere they last had physical presenceand have the intent to return.

Civilians abroad may vote in thestate or territory where they lastresided immediately prior to leavingthe United States, even if their intentto return is uncertain.I don’t know enough about politicsto vote.

There’s an easy way to remedythis problem; get informed. Read thenews, learn about the candidates.Check out Web sites like www.vote-smart.org to get unbiased informationabout candidates, where they stand onthe issues and their voting records.

(Editor’s Note: Capt. ElisabethMahoney is the Area III senior votingassistance officer.She will beconducting a Voter Registration Drive10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at theCamp Humphreys’ Post Exchange.)

State State StatePrimary Runoff Senate Reps Governor

Georgia Completed Aug. 8 No 13 YesOklahoma Completed Aug. 22 No 5 YesKansas Aug. 1 No 4 YesTennessee Aug. 3 Yes 9 YesColorado 8-Aug. 8 No 7 YesConnecticut 8-Aug. 8 Yes 5 YesMichigan 8-Aug. 8 Yes 15 YesMissouri 8-Aug. 8 Yes 9 NoNevada Aug. 15 Yes 3 YesAlaska Aug. 22 No 1 YesWyoming Aug. 22 Yes 1 YesGuam Sept. 2 Nov. 7 1 Delegate YesFlorida Sept. 5 Yes 25 YesVirgin Islands Sept. 11 Sept. 25 1 Delegate YesArizona Sept. 12 Yes 8 YesDelaware Sept. 12 Yes 1 NoDistrict of Columbia Sept. 12 1 DelegateMaryland Sept. 12 Yes 8 YesMinnesota Sept. 12 Yes 8 YesNew Hampshire Sept. 12 No 2 YesNew York Sept. 12 Yes 29 YesRhode Island Sept. 12 Yes 2 YesVermont Sept. 12 Yes 1 YesWisconsin Sept. 12 Yes 8 YesMassachusetts Sept. 19 Yes 10 YesWashington Sept. 19 Yes 9 NoHawaii Sept. 23 Yes 2 YesLouisiana Nov. 7 Dec. 9 No 7 NoAmerican Samoa Nov. 21 1 Delegate NoPuerto Rico No

Below is a list of individual state primary and runoff election dates that have not yet been held for 2006. Voters from each state areencouraged to contact their unit Voting Assistance Officer and take steps to participate in future elections.

For the National General Election Nov. 7, individuals from all states should register and request an absentee ballot no later than Sept. 1.Completed absentee ballots must be postmarked and mailed not later than Oct. 15. For information, visit www.usfk.mil/usfk/index.html?/usfk/vap/contents.html

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Learning to trust in God’s plan when the way is unclearBy Chaplain (Capt.) Kim Eun S.307th Signal Battalion

Sometimes tragic thingshappen in our life that wedon’t understand. Then, the

first thing we want to do is to say“Why did God let this happen to me?”

A couple of weeks ago I receivedan e-mail from a Soldier with whom Iused to work. He wrote that hismother had a massive stroke all of asudden and passed away. In hisbitterness, the Soldier was asking mewhy his mother was taken so early,while he thought she was faithfullyserving God.

This kind of question is, in fact,one of the toughest questions that achaplain can face in the ministry ofSoldiers in the military. The reason isthat even though suffering is such alarge part of our experience, the Bible

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seems to leave us with morequestions than answers, and thusman’s questioning of God continues.

However, God operates insovereign and distinguishing grace inhis dealings with us. Since we are notyet ready for all of the truth of God, itis not easy for us to understand why.

Dr. Donald Grey Barnhouseillustrates the matter this way: A smallboy has a pet dog which he lovesvery dearly. He plays with the dogevery day. In fact, the dog sleepsbeside him at night.

One day the boy opens the door ofthe family garage just in time to seehis father kill that dog. The fatal shotrings out and the boy screams andrushes toward the dog and the fathercatches the boy who kicks andscreams against him. “You killed mydog. You killed my dog. I hate you. I

hate you,” said the boy. The fathercarries the boy into the house andsays “My son, I will tell you why Ihad to kill him.” But the boy runsfrom his father, screaming “I hateyou. I hate you. You killed my dog.”

The boy continues to live in hisfather’s house, eating the meals thatare provided by his father, wearingthe clothes that are provided by hisfather, while constantly saying that hehates his father because his fatherkilled his dog.

When the boy grows up and beginsto have some understanding of disease,he is given clippings that show thatthere had been an epidemic of rabies inhis neighborhood that a mad dog hadbitten several children and some ofthose children had died. He even finds aclipping which states that the mad dogbit several other dogs in the

neighborhood and it was necessary forthe owners to destroy those pets.

From his maturity the boy can lookback on his childhood and see howwarped his opinions of his fatherwere. He had carried hatred of hisfather through the years because hisfather had crossed his childish willwhen he was four or five years old.

Yet now he sees the evidence thathis father was acting in wisdom andlove, and that his pet dog might havebitten him and caused his own death.

Ever since man came intoexistence, we have always felt itnecessary to question God. However,I think our Lord’s words to SimonPeter ought to be written inside thefront cover of our Bible. Those wordsare found in John 13:7, Jesus replied“You don’t understand now why I amdoing it; someday you will.”

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CAMP RED CLOUD – Women inthe military have been making firsts foryears, paving the way for otherfemales.

From the first to serve to the firstpilots, females have slowly but surelyedged their way into military history.

Staff Sgt. Stephanie McCoy, thenon-commissioned officer in chargeof the analysis control element’scollection management team on CampRed Cloud, was the first woman totake part in the 2nd Infantry DivisionColor Guard team.

The Color Guard in the Army hasbeen dominated by the male populous,leaving it one of the last frontiers to beoccupied by women.

McCoy joined the Army in 1999, andarrived in Korea in December 2005. Shevolunteered for the Division ColorGuard team for the Special TroopsBattalion change of commandceremony for Lt. Col. Leslie Brown,when McCoy’s company asked forvolunteers over six feet tall.

“The color guard is the sergeantmajor’s baby. You are a reflection ofhim and you are a reflection of thedivision. People look at you to show

McCoy breaks gender barrier, joins division color guardBy Pfc. Amanda MerfeldSecond Infantry Division Public Affairs

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honor and to show pride,” McCoy said.McCoy wanted to take part in

something bigger than herself, and torepresent her unit in one of the mostvisible ways that she knew how. Itwasn’t about being a female forMcCoy, it was about service.

“It’s pride,” McCoy said. “It’sknowing that you stand out fromeveryone else at a change of commandceremony. It’s knowing that everyoneout there is looking at you holding on tosomething very precious to the military.You have your country’s flag and thedivision colors, depending on theceremony.”

A position on the color guard team isone of honor, due to the fact that theyare the individuals who present andcarry the symbols of their unit orcompany, as well as their branch of themilitary and national flag.

“You’re holding on to history, ofeverything that the battalion has beenthrough over many years. You’re … partof history in the making,” McCoy said.

“I think that when females get theopportunity to take advantage of makinghistory or taking part of anything that isnot the norm for a female Soldier, Ithink that they should speak up and doit,” McCoy said. Staff Sgt. Stephanie McCoy, right, was the first female in the 2ID Color Guard team.

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Battle of the BandsThe Battle of the Bands contest isset to take place at Moyer CommunityServices Center at 7 p.m. Saturday.Pick up an entry form at your localCAC or call 723-8502 for information.The contest is sponsored by MWR.The winners may be eligible toadvance to the All-Army competition.May the best band win!

Junior Golf ClinicsOffered at Sung Nam

Sung Nam Golf course will hold juniorgolf instructional clinics Aug. 7-11. Allinterested juniors ages 7-17 are invitedto attend. The times will be 9-11 a.m.Monday thru Thursday at the SungNam Golf Course driving range and 7-10 a.m., Friday at Sung Nam on the golfcourse. All equipment and instructionfrom the golf course’s PGA of Americastaff will be provided at no charge. CallJim Shaw or Jack Delaney at 736-3483to sign up.

Korean Language,Culture Classes Offered

A Korean language and culture classwill be offered at Seoul American HighSchool. This class will meet daily from10 to 11:30 a.m., weekdays thru Aug. 5.The class is open to anyone over theage of 15. The class is limited to 20participants.

Weekend Bingo atUptown Lounge

Be a winner at Bingo at the Main PostClub’s Uptown Lounge. EverySaturday and Sunday, doors open at11 a.m. and early games begins at12:30 p.m. Over $6,750 in prize moneyis given away every weekend,including $2,500 and $5,000 jackpots.For information, call the MWR clubmanager at 723-8785.

Area II Pool LeagueThe Area II Pool League is seeking newmembers. The group meets at 7 p.m.each Tuesday at the Main Post Club,Harvey’s Lounge and the Navy Club --all on Yongsan Garrison.Membership is open to ID cardholders,family members, retirees, Department ofDefense civilians or contractors andindividuals sponsored by ID cardholders.for information, call Brent Abare at 723-3691 or e-mail [email protected].

TMCW SubmissionsTo have an event featured in TheMorning Calm Weekly, e-mail allpertinent information [email protected] should include the basicwho, what, when and where informationregarding the event, and a point ofcontact name and telephone number.For information, call 738-3355.

CAMP HUMPHREYS – The finalgrade is in on the new Field Turf softballfields at Camp Humphreys, and it’s asolid “A.”

Citing “safety, the ability to play in allweather, true bounces and comfort,”Soldiers from the eight teams in theCamp Humphreys intramural playoffsgave the new artificial turf field highgrades across the board.

Of the 31 Soldiers and 5 umpiresinvolved in the survey, only one gavethe new fields a “D,” saying the “fieldsare great but they are not grass.”Twenty-two of the 31 players and allumpires gave the fields a solid “A” rating.

Morale, Welfare and Recreationinstalled the new Field Turf surface thispast year on two softball fields and onecombined Flag Football/Soccer/Rugbyfield at Camp Humphreys’ Soldier’s Park– the installation’s primary sportscomplex. The $2.3 million NonAppropriated Fund Major Constructionproject was built entirely with in-countrySoldier dollars.

After more that 225 games, everyonefrom commanders to sports officials,from umpires to players were singingthe praise of the new surface.

“It shouldn’t come as a surprise,” saidArea III Community Recreation DivisionChief Jim Howell, who was sportsdirector during construction of the fields.“After all, this is the same surface theNational Football League selected for theSuper Bowl. It’s not like the old artificialturfs which were nothing more thanplastic grass over blacktop or cement.

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This stuff looks like grass, feels likegrass and is on a super-soft surface.”

Field Turf is laid over a rubberizedsurface complete with drainage. Thesurface itself is “spongy” andcomfortable to play on. Even the basepaths and the home plate areas arecovered in carpet, meaning there is nodirt inside the playing fields.

“The commanders are especiallyhappy because we have just abouteliminated all types of sports injuries,”Howell said. “In past years, we havealways had Soldiers lose duty timebecause of injuries suffered duringsoftball games. There were a lot ofjammed ankles and knees, as well ascuts and abrasions.

“This year, we had zero injuries thatresulted in lost duty time. That fact alonesaved the government thousands ofdollars.”

Howell said that the original plans hadcalled for dirt around the bases and onthe plate, but that the Field Turf companyrecommended the carpeting instead.

“They said that their studies hadindicated the carpeted base paths andhome plate area would result in longerlife and even fewer injuries. I was againstit at first, but I have to agree.”

Without dirt and dust, even umpireshave fallen in love with the field.

“It’s much easier to make the callnow,” said umpire Tim Szuszka.“Instead of a cloud of dust and a ton ofdirt when someone slides into a base orthe plate, you have a clear view withnothing more than a few rubber pelletsin the way. It’s great.”

Umpire James Reid said the newfields are also “safer and far morecomfortable on your feet and joints.

“I umpired all day in the rain whenyou would have stopped play becauseof the conditions,” Reid said. “Instead,I was comfortable – except for the wet— and the playing conditions remainedsafe. That’s the most important thing.These fields are much safer that regularplaying surfaces.”

Camp Humphreys Post-Level Men’sCoach Marcus Lux said his players “lovethe new surface. It’s not like the oldartificial turf that was hard and hot. Thissurface is much more comfortable anddoesn’t seem to get hot. It looks likegrass. Of course, it doesn’t smell likegrass and you never get that freshly cutsmell. But it’s great.

“We’re unbeaten at home this year,and I really think the turf has given us ahome-field advantage.”

“The best thing about the fields,” saidanother umpire “is that you don’t haveto shine your shoes. That and it’s safe.”

PHOTOS BY MIKE MOONEY

Camp Humphreys’ softball fields are getting rave reviews since the installation of Field Turf surfacing.

The carpeted base paths and home plate areaeliminate dust and dirt, making for easier callson chose plays at plate and on the base paths.

YONGSAN GARRISON – The USA Basketball Men’sNational Team, scheduled to visit Seoul as participants in theWorld Basketball Challenge 2006, will sponsor Hoops forTroops during their time in the Republic of Korea, Aug. 11-16.

The World Basketball Challenge, Aug. 11-15 at JamsilOlympic Gymnasium, features teams from Italy, Turkey andLithuania, in addition to the USA squad and the host Republicof Korea team.

The U.S. team will play two exhibition games, taking onLithuania at 4 p.m., Aug. 13, and squaring off against Koreaat 3 p.m., Aug. 15.

The players have purchased 1,000 tickets for each of theirgames, donating them for active-duty servicemembersstationed here. The tickets will be divided among all Areas

USA basketball team coming to KUSA basketball team coming to KUSA basketball team coming to KUSA basketball team coming to KUSA basketball team coming to Koreaoreaoreaoreaoreaand components within U.S. Forces Korea.

More information on ticket distribution is available throughservicemember chains of command.

The team will conduct practice, open to ID cardholders,from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Aug. 14 at Collier Field Househere, and again from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Aug. 16 at CareyField House, Camp Casey.

USA Basketball Men’s National team, led by DukeUniversity head coach Mike Krzyzewski, is currentlyconducting training camp in Las Vegas, in preparation forstops in China and Korea, before moving on to Japan for the2006 FIBA Men’s World Championship, Aug. 19-Sept. 2.

The projected 15-player roster slated to travel to Koreaincludes Carmelo Antony, Gilbert Arenas, Elton Brand, DwightHoward, LeBron James, Chris Paul, Amare Stoudemire,Dwyane Wade and Kirk Hinrich.

Korean Region MWR

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Area III Public AffairsSoldiers, civilians, family members

and retirees had opportunities to talk toArea III Commander, Col. Michael J.Taliento Jr. when he convened twomeetings last week at Camp Humphreysto talk with Area III personnel.

The first meeting, the quarterly townhall, was held in the Community ActivityCenter July 18 and was open to all AreaIII personnel. The second meeting, heldJuly 20, was much smaller in scope andattendance because it was only forresidents of Army Family Housing.

Speaking to an audience ofapproximately 125 at the Area IIImeeting, Taliento outlined the progressmade since the last town hall, April 17.Matinee movies during the summer andArmy and Air Force Exchange Servicejumbo taxis were among the successes.

The automatic doors at the PostExchange main store continue to be aproblem, but AAFES reports they arestill working that issue.

Taliento outlined a list of otheraccomplishments recently completed.They included the resurfaced fields atSoldier’s Park and the batting cages, thenew shoppette and Charley’s Steakerynear MP Hill, a new gaming room with10 computers in the Community ActivityCenter, and the imminent completion ofthe north campus for HumphreysAmerican Elementary School.

Things to look forward to include upto four more ATMs and possibly thefirst drive-up ATM in Korea, a teenshuttle bus to Osan, and the opening ofthe new barracks and dining facility at

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Better health promotesbetter work habits and theDepartment of the Armyis recognizing that fact byinstituting a uniqueprogram to promote betterliving.

Sylvia Eckman, Area IIIhealth promotioncoordinator, is looking forparticipants in the new endeavor she’s calling“Targeting Fitness.”

“It’s a six-month-long course that’s comprised ofthree hours per week of unsupervised exercise andtwo classes per month on well-living,” Eckmansaid. What makes it unique, she added, is that it’sopen to virtually everyone with a DA connection.

“Basically, it’s open to everyone, with theapproval of their supervisor (if applicable), and the

Army fitness program targets civilian healthBy Jerry M. GutlonArea III Public Affairs

three hours of exercise can be done during dutyhours. So they’ll pay you to work out.”

The program is also available for dependents andKorean employees, as long as they meet the criteriaand follow its requirements.

“The program is a one-time thing,” Eckmannoted.

The sign-up period will run from Sept. 1-15, andclasses begin Sept. 18. The course will concludeMarch 16, and has the blessings of Area IIICommander, Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr. It’s alsobeen endorsed by the Department of Defense, theSurgeon General, the American Medical Associationand the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Eckman said classes will include such topics ascardiovascular health, well-living, nutrition,flexibility, aerobics, strength training, fad diets,spiritual fitness, stress management and weightcontrol.

“With better health, an employee will generally bemore productive, miss less work and have better

morale,” she said.A registered nurse for 16 years, Eckman said

she’s enjoyed her job in the year she’s served here.“This is the first time I’ve done health

promotions, but I like it,” she enthused. “When yousee people succeed – whether it’s to quit smoking orlose weight – it’s really gratifying.”

Although the exercise end of the program will beconducted on the honor system, Eckman saidparticipants will be disqualified if they are found tobe falsifying their exercise recordkeeping.Exercising must be done on the installation, sheadded.

There are several prerequisites necessary beforeregistering for the program, noted Eckman.

All participants must have a cholesterol screeningwithin the past 90 days, and must take a fitness testbefore starting the program. Eckman said the fitnesstest will consist of a cardiovascular test, a strength

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Zoeckler Station.New issues introduced by the

audience included re-evaluating thePhysical Training run route and therequirement to have a STAR Card inorder to have the AFN decoder. StevenRyles, exchange business manager,advised that this is an AFN, not anAAFES, requirement.

The next town hall is scheduled forOct. 17.New pet policy for Family Housing

The second town hall of the week,held July 20 in Army Family Housing,was to specifically address familyhousing issues.

After reviewing issues from theprevious meeting, held April 20, Joan M.Bradford, Directorate of Public Works

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housing chief, turned the attention tonew issues, one of which was the newArea III pet policy for family housing.

The policy, effective as of July 11,defines domestic pets as dogs, cats,small caged furry animals such as guineapigs, rabbits and hamsters, non-carnivorous birds, and aquarium fish orturtles.

Pet ownership in enlisted barracks isforbidden. Residents of senior enlistedand officer quarters may requestpermission to have a small aquarium notto exceed 20 gallons.

Residents of family housing with ayard may have up to two dogs or cats,or up to four small caged animals or birds

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Lt. Col. Deborah A. Myers, commander, 3rd Military Intelligence Battalion, asks a question aboutPhysical Training run routes during the Area III town hall meeting held July 18

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CAMP HUMPHREYS –Hundreds gathered here July 21to help the Army CommunityService honor its volunteers ofthe quarter and to celebrate its41st birthday.

Dave Watson, director, AreaIV Morale, Welfare andRecreation, said volunteers havemade immeasurable contributionsto the installation by donatingtheir time and skills.

The Military Unit Volunteerof the Quarter was Company B,4th Battalion,2nd CombatAviation Brigade.

“The Soldiers in mycompany have given of theirtime and made it a priority,”declared Capt. Carrie A. Bruhl,Company B commander. “Oneof them has volunteered over800 hours.”

Bruhl attributed thegrassroots support to a mixtureof “command emphasis” and“showing what (one) can gainfrom volunteering.”

Bravo’s sister company,Delta, has also contributedmany hours of volunteer work,said 1st Sgt. Drury M. PuckettIII. “The group in the officetalked about it and did it on ourown initiative,” he said.

Becca Martin, namedCivilian/Family MemberVolunteer of the Quarter, is

ACS celebratesbirthday, honorsvolunteersArea III Public Affairs

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Splish ‘n’ SplashWaterpark opens

The pool section of the Splish ‘n’Splash waterpark is scheduled to openTuesday. Hours of operation will be 10a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Voter Registration DriveRegister to vote at the CampHumphreys Post Exchange from 10 a.m.until 3 p.m. Saturday. For information,call 753-8047.

Funded Legal EducationProgram

The Army Funded Legal EducationProgram is accepting applications fromactive-duty commissioned officers inthe rank of second lieutenant throughcaptain to attend law school beginningFall 2007. Area III personnel shouldcontact Capt. Mahoney at 753-8047 forinformation..

Parents’ Night OutParents – take time to reconnect with eachother. Free child care for active-duty andDepartment of Defense ID cardholderssponsored by Family Advocacy, from 6-9 p.m. Aug. 5. All children must beregistered in advance. No drop-in carewill be accepted. Call 753-6252 or 753-8448 to register your child.

BOSS All-NighterGet ready for the next BOSS all-nighterAug. 12. Contact 011-9688-0194 fordetails.

Dog Days 5K RunDon’t let the summer heat get youdown. The 5K run starts at 8 a.m. Aug.12. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Forinformation, call 753-8810.

Ops Desk Phone NumberThe Camp Humphreys OperationsDesk is now located in Building 1280.The new telephone number for theCHOD is 754-6111. From a commercialline, call (031) 619-6111.

New Commercial PrefixTelephone numbers in buildings fromthe main gate to and including all ofZoeckler Station have a newcommercial prefix. Callers dialing fromoff-post should call (031) 619-XXXX.

Youth SoccerRegistrations

Registration will be held Aug. 1-31 atthe Charles Gilliland Youth Center. Costis $45 for all ages. There is a 20 percentdiscount for families with more thanone child participating. Contact 753-5051 for information.

Youth Services SportsClinics

National Alliance for Youth Sportscoaches clinics for soccer. The first is July26 and again Aug. 16. Both classes willbe held at the Charles Gilliland YouthCenter, Bldg. 570, beginning at 6:30 p.m.All volunteer youth soccer coachesmust attend one of these classes priorto coaching a team. Call 753-5051 forinformation.

from Page 21FitnessFitnessFitnessFitnessFitnessevaluation, a body fat screening anda weight test.

A current certification from eachparticipant’s personal physician isalso required.

All preliminary medicalscreenings for non-active dutypersonnel are the financialresponsibility of the prospectiveparticipant.

Participants will be providedwith an evaluation at the conclusionof the program which, Eckmansaid, will be conducted every sixmonths.

“Obesity is a major healthproblem around the world and thisis a great way to combat it,”Eckman said.

and/or an aquarium not to exceed 50gallons.

Residents of family quarters that donot have a private yard may own onecat, up to four small caged animals orbirds and/or an aquarium not to exceed50 gallons. Dog ownership is restrictedto families that had a dog in Korea priorto April 2005. No new dogs are allowedin these quarters.

Residents were updated on the statusof AFH phases II and III by U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers Far East Districtstaff, and were advised that theunderground parking garage will opensometime in September.

Taliento discussed many upcomingchanges with residents and listened totheir concerns regarding traffic controland safety for their children.

The next meeting will be in threemonths, but the date has not beendetermined yet.

In response to community requests at pasttown hall meetings Camp Humphreys PostExchange now offers jumbo taxis ideal fortransporting groups of Soldiers during high-demand hours.

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CAMP HUMPHREYS – Food fit for a king is on themenu seven days a week, 365 days a year at ZoecklerStation’s Flaming Dragon Dining Facility here, againa finalist for the Philip A. Connelly Excellence inFood Service Awards for the U.S. Army in Korea.

The facility, a winner of more than a half dozenConnelly Awards in both the small and large garrisoncategories, was again selected as the best diningfacility in Area III, undergoing intense scrutiny July20 by a team of inspectors from the InstallationManagement Agency - Korea Region Office.

The nationwide results of the competition wereexpected to be released this week. The two winnerswill then be judged in a worldwide competition.

“They are considered the best in Area III,”explained Chief Warrant Officer Haesoo Kim, KOROgarrison food program director, the senior inspector.“Besides the usual, we consider attitude, commandemphasis, motivation and how they feed theSoldiers.”

From all appearances, they feed the Soldiers well.The July 20 lunch menufeatured baked, stuffedfish, Yankee pot roastand capon. That was inaddition to theobligatory fried chickenand short-order staplessuch as hamburgers andhot dogs.

Sgt. 1st Class WandaM. Pitts, dining facilitymanager, a member ofHeadquarters andOperations Company,527th MilitaryIntelligence Battalion,said her staff of 48 hasbeen preparing for theinspection for about amonth, and said thenomination came as nosurprise.

“We were expectingit,” Pitts said. “We set

ourselves high goals and go after them. And if wedon’t win, at least we’d know we did everything wecould to win.”

As Pitts spoke, her kitchen crew workedfeverishly preparing a variety of meals catering to avariety of tastes.

Flaming Dragon competes for Connelly Award - againBy Jerry M. GutlonArea III Public Affairs

“I attribute the nomination to teamwork,” saidshift Sgt. Rachel L. Lopez, Company A, 532nd MIBn. “We work hard and we play hard. But ourselection recognizes us for our excellence in ourabilities in the field of culinary arts.”

Master Sgt. Damita Jo Ellis, 501st MilitaryIntelligence Brigade food adviser, said the facilitystaff deserves every accolade of the many they’vecollected.

“They’re very highly motivated Soldiers,” shedeclared. “They have outstanding leaders and greatesprit de corps.They’re Soldiers whowant to go to the nextlevel and win theConnelly Award forthe entire(Department of theArmy).”

Ellis said foodservice is one of the most difficult missions in themilitary.

“It’s a seven-day-a-week, 365-day-a-yearmission,” Ellis explained. “Food is so important toeverybody.

“Good food breeds good morale. It helps theSoldiers they serve accomplish their missions.”

Preparing gravy for the pot roast, Sgt. Robert A.Gayle, Co. A, 532nd MI Bn., said he and his fellowfood service workers aren’t sweating the evaluation.

“There’s no pressure,” he insisted. “We do thisevery day. It’s an honor to be recognized like this,but we’re just doing our jobs.”

Soup’s on! Sgt. 1st Class Wanda M. Pitts, Spc. Tian L. Garcia, Spc.Bryce W. Christensen and Staff Sgt. Bronson A. Jacoby taste test thepot roast they served during the Flaming Dragon Dining Facility’sevaluation in pursuit of a Philip A. Connelly Excellence in Food ServiceAward.

Hung Yo-son chops parsley whilepreparing garnish for several maincourses at the Flaming Dragon DiningFacility. Located at CampHumphreys, the facility was selectedas the best mess in Area III.

PHOTOS BY JERRY M. GUTLON

“It’s an honor to berecognized like this, butwe’re just doing our jobs.”

Sgt. Robert A. Gayle,Company A, 532nd MI Battalion

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CAMP HUMPHREYS – And the winners are…

“Cricket,” a white boxer belonging to 1st Lt.Melanie Finley, a Soldier serving at Osan AirBase; and “Zeus,” a Yorkie belonging to CampHumphreys’ couple Matt and Diana Reynolds.

They were the big winners in the Area IIIDistinguished Dog Contest, hosted by Area IIIMorale, Welfare and Recreation to salute theDog Days of Summer in August. Cricket willgrace the front cover of the “LeisureInformer” while Zeus will appear on the coverof the monthly “Youth Newsletter.”

In addition, the two owners will receive acoupon good for a free steak dinner at theAlaska Mining Co. The selected steak will haveto include a bone under contest rules.

“It was a close contest, with almost 100photos entered,” said Area III MWR MarketingChief Mike Mooney. “The photos were spreadon my living room floor, with the judges thensorting through the entries before selecting thetwo cover dogs. I want to thank the judges fortheir hard work – especially Hobo who tookhis duties very seriously.”

Originally, Mooney’s four dogs — Hobo,Jumping Jack, Dong II and Sophia — weresupposed to judge the contest. But the twoFrench (poodle) judges got caught in a MilkBone scandal and were disqualified from thepanel.

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“Neither Sophia nor Dong II will explainwhere the box of Milk Bones came from,”Mooney said. “It’s pretty obvious they hadaccepted a bribe from someone.”

So the judging was left up to Hobo, aShitsu, and Jumping Jack, a min-pin.

“Being a puppy, Jumping Jack saw all thepictures spread on the floor and thought they

were there for something else,” Mooney said.“So he gave them the ‘wet look’ which prettymuch left the judging up to Hobo.”

Hobo’s first choice of a winner was apicture of himself. However, under contestrules, MWR employees and family members ofMWR employees are not eligible to win themajor prize.

Sent back to the pile, he first picked“Cricket” and then chose “Zeus” as thewinners.

In addition, Hobo selected a collection ofother entrants for the back covers of the twomagazines. Owners of those dogs will receivea 2-for-1 Steak Dinner Coupon from theAlaska Mining Co.

Both the “Leisure Informer” and “YouthNewsletter” will be published by the first ofAugust and will be available at the PostExchange, commissary and Area III MWRfacilities.

When asked what he’s going to do for anencore, Mooney said Area III will honor catsin the October Leisure Informer.

“It’s against my better judgment, but catowners are threatening to boycott Area IIIMWR facilities,” Mooney said. “I guess we’llhave to give away some fish dinners to keepthem happy. We picked October because theholiday cats are most closely associated withis Halloween.”

Cat owners may e-mail entries to Mooney [email protected].

Hobo picks Cricket, a white boxer belonging to 1st Lt. MelanieFinley as the Distinguished Dog who be featured on the coverof the August MWR Leisure Informer.

MIKE MOONEY

Samantha Elkins was recognized twice last week for her volunteer work at Camp Humphreys.She received the USFK 2006 Youth of the Year award during the Camp Humphreys town hallmeeting July 18. The award was given for her over 300 hours volunteering with chapelprograms and as the Camp Humphreys representative at various youth leadership forumson the peninsula. Elkins picked up her second award of the week July 21 during the ArmyCommunity Service 41st birthday and Volunteer of the Quarter celebration. She was namedYouth Volunteer of the Quarter by Emily Philippe, volunteer coordinator.

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Dave Watson, director, Are III Morale, Welfare and Recreation, congratulates Carrie A. Bruhl,commander, Company B, 4th Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade and 1st Sgt. James E.Johnson, after their company was named military unit of the quarter during the ACS 41st birthdaycelebration held at Camp Humphreys July 21.

involved with the Army FamilyAction Program and the ArmyFamily Team Building Program.She also serves as the leader ofthe Family Readiness Groupsupporting the 3rd MilitaryIntelligence Brigade.

“It’s a lot of fun,” she said.“It gets you out into thecommunity and helps you tomeet people. And you’re helpingSoldiers and their families.”

Capt. Melissa K. Woodward,Company C, 168th MedicalBattalion, invested 161 hours

into her ACS volunteer servicebetween January and June, andwas named ACS “Soldier of theYear” for her volunteer efforts asa Girl Scout leader.

Woodward was one of 10Soldiers who receivedMeritorious Service Medals fortheir volunteer corps service.

“I really have a good timehelping people,” she said. “It’sfun.”

Samantha Elkins received theaward for youth volunteer of thequarter.

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AFSB-NEA breaks ground on new facility

By Steven HooverArea IV Public Affairs

State-of-the-artmaintenance buildingto help with readiness

This is an artists rendition of the finished 53,000-square-foot state-of-the-art vehicle maintenancefacility which will be used by Army Field Support Battalion-North East Asia personnel to keepvehicles within the U.S. Army pre-positioned stocks at a high state of readiness. The facility isscheduled for a November 2007 completion.

CAMP CARROLL – A ground-breaking ceremony for a $9.7 million,53,000-square-foot state-of-the-artvehicle maintenance facility was held hereWednesday.

Army Field Support Battalion – NorthEast Asia personnel joined officials fromArmy Field Support Brigade Korea,Corps of Engineers Far East District,various Area IV Support Activityorganizations and contractor NamwhaConstruction Company, Ltd., to cut theribbon and turn the first ceremonialshovel of earth.

AFSB-NEA’s mission is combatreadiness and accountability for all U.S.Army pre-positioned stocks assets in thePacific Theater, including those here.The history of AFSB-NEA began withthe 1994 establishment of Army WarReserve Management Cell-4 to manageU.S. Army war reserve stocks. The cellbegan operating here in 1994 withpersonnel on duty from the continental

United States.“This project displays the cooperation

and commitment of the Republic ofKorea and the United States to thealliance and defense of Korea,” said Col.William “Bill” Gibson, Army FieldSupport Brigade-Far East commander.“This maintenance facility project was

initiated by the United States ForcesKorea commander (then, Gen. Leon J.LaPorte), and represents a priority forUSFK and our ROK counterparts. Uponcompletion, this facility will play a vitalrole in the maintenance of U.S. Armypre-positioned stocks.”

The stocks stored and maintained at

Camp Carroll represent about 50 percentof the U.S. ground combat power inKorea.

The facility will have 16 maintenancebays equipped with automatic lubesystems, in-floor flush lifts and a cranesystem able to lift 35 tons of Armyvehicle components.

“Not only is this facility designedwith maintenance in mind,” Gibson said,“but the areas outside the maintenancebays will contribute directly tosupporting the mission.”

The admin areas will have speciallydesigned classrooms to provide trainingto the workforce and, uponcontingency, can support incomingtactical units during the handoff ofequipment, he said.

The office area will be fully wiredfor both secure and non-securecommunications; will have a large breakarea; and a latrine area complete withlockers and showers. Also included inthe design are a weapons storage vault,centralized tire shop, supply andcommunications rooms, storage areas,and a mass notification system.

“This project is one of severalsignificant mission support and quality

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English take a break from theirtour of U.S. Army installations in

Daegu July 21 to try their hand atfoosball in the CommunityActivities Center at Camp

Walker. Thirty-four teachers fromDaegu Metropolitan City and

administrators from the DaeguBoard of Education spent theday with the Area IV Support

Activity as part of an educatoroutreach program designed to

help them get to better knowAmericans and the U.S. Army.

The teachers and adminstratorstoured a barracks, Army family

housing quarters, thecommissary, library and had

lunch in the Camp Henry diningfacility with U.S. and Korean

Augmentation to the U.S. ArmySoldiers.

See AFSB,AFSB,AFSB,AFSB,AFSB, Page 28

KEVIN JACKSON

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Daegu ACS celebrates anniversary

Proper Mailing AddressUsage Important

The Area IV Consolidated Mailroomprovides directory service for mailthat has been missent, or improperlyaddressed, along with routineforwarding for 12 months afterpatrons make a Permanent Changeof Station. It receives an excessivevolume of mail requiring directoryservice. Currently, the staffprocesses about 3,000 incomingletters a day with about 200 of thosemissing box numbers. Another 200have incorrect box numbers orincorrect units. Instead of returningthe mail as insufficiently addressed,the mailroom staff looks up thecustomer information and deliversthe mail. Spending a couple ofminutes on each of these 400letters, adds about 12 hours to thetotal processing time and can resultin extra days before the customersreceive their mail. Customers areasked to please contactcorrespondents and provide themwith their complete and correctaddress to avoid unnecessarydelays in receiving mail. For moreinformation, contact Staff Sgt.Fikisha Maree at 768-7567, orKevin Jones at 768-7481.

Gospel Service GetsTemporary Home

Until further notice, the CampHenry Collective Protestant GospelService (New DimensionalChristian Ministry) will be held atthe Camp Walker Chapel ActivitiesCenter (Fellowship Hall). Serviceswill begin at 10:30 a.m. eachSunday. For more information,contact Michael L. Collins at 764-4614.

Lifeguard CampOffered

A Junior Lifeguard Camp, forchildren ages 10-14, is scheduledfrom 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Aug. 14 –18 at the Camp Carroll Indoor Pool,Bldg. 151. Participants will receivebasic knowledge in lifeguard skills,CPR, First Aid and general safety.All levels of swimming ability arewelcome. A certified lifeguardprovides instruction of this course.A fee of $35 includes studymaterials and a T-shirt. The sign-up deadline is Aug. 10 and classsize is limited to 40. For moreinformation, contact Carlos Algarinat 765-8118.

Credit Union ExtendsCarroll Hours

Thanks to some recent updates intechnology, the USA Federal CreditUnion at Camp Carroll is now open9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesdayand Friday. For more information,contact Charles Hoelderlin at 768-7169/6501.

Staff Sgt. Michael Carr, HHC, Area IV Support Activity, and Pfc. Julie Burns, 728th Military Police Company, compete in the first round of the 1stAnnual USO Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament at Camp Henry Army Community Service, Tuesday during the ACS Open House.

ACS Volunteer Coordinator Bonnie McCarthyhelps the children divvy up the remaining candythat fell from the piñata.

Sgt. 1st Class Dean Farr, HHC, 19thSustainment Command (Expeditionary), wonthe Area IV Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournamentand advanced to the finals at Dragon HillLodge Saturday.

In recognition of ACS’s 41st Anniversary, the organization held an Open House that featured doorprizes, a buffet lunch, remote broadcasts by AFNK-Daegu and the opportunity for folks to havesome fun in the middle of the day.

PHOTOS BY STEVEN HOOVER

CAMP HENRY – In celebration ofArmy Community Services’ 41stanniversary, the Daegu ACS held anOpen House Tuesday.

The event featured informationdisplays, food, drink, a live radio remotewith AFNK-Daegu, a piñata filled withcandy for the children, door prizes andthe Area IV finals of the USO-sponsored“1st Annual Rock, Paper, ScissorsTournament.”

Before the establishment of ACS,Army wives often operated lendingclosets, thrift shops and nurseries; raisedfunds to help the needy; assisted inemergencies; taught and trained theinexperienced; provided care andcomfort to the ill and bereaved; and,through a grassroots understanding ofthe Army community, contributedsignificantly to its stability. But, manytimes, once those leaders transferred,

the social service activities disappearedor stagnated.

ACS was developed to eliminate thatadverse aspect and to provide a flexibleframework for the operation of a viablesystem of social services.

July 25, 1965, Gen. Harold K.Johnson, then Army Chief of Staff, senta letter to all major commandersannouncing the establishment of ACS.And, in 1966, Lt. Col. Emma Baird,commonly referred to as the “motherof the modern ACS” traveled to Europeto assist commanders in establishingcenters, primarily in Germany.

Today, the ACS program provides somany services, that it is sometimes hardto know what falls under whichumbrella. Whether it’s personal financeclasses, relocation assistance oremergency help, ACS offers a varietyof services.

To find out more about the servicesoffered, call 768-7112.

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CAMP HENRY – Seven Koreans and oneorganization will be recognized by Gen. B. B. Bell,commander, United Nations Command/CombinedForces Command/United States Forces Korea, at the2006 Annual USFK Good Neighbor Awards Ceremony5:30 p.m., today, at Dragon Hill Lodge.

They are being honored for their outstandingcontributions to promote friendship and strengthen thealliance between the Republic of Korea and the UnitedStates. The ceremony includes three honorees fromArea IV.

The award categories and winners for 2006 are:Special Category (Lifetime Achievement): Kim Duk-

hyung, director of the War Memorial ActivitiesAssociation, Namhae.

Individual Category: Han Tae-dong, president,People-to-People International Daegu Chapter; KimSang-hwan, president, Korean and AmericanFriendship Circle, Daegu; Retired Sgt. Maj. KangKyung-seo, chief director, U.S./ROK Marine CorpsFriendship Association; Honorable Kwon Doo-hyun,vice governor, Gyeonggi Province Office II; LeeJin-ju, coordinator, Sook Myung Women’sUniversity-Special Operations Command KoreaCKOR Outreach Group; and Wouen You-dack,director, Pyongtaek City Hall, Songtan Branch.

Organization Category: Korea-American Friendship

USFK salute ‘good neighbors’


Society.For 60 years, Kim Duk-hyung has personally kept

alive the memory of 11 U.S. Army Air Corpscrewmembers who died in a fiery crash near thesummit of Mangwoon Mountain, located on NamhaeIsland, about 75 miles west of Camp Hialeah in Busan.Their B-24 Bomber, “Lady Luck II,” was shot downby Japanese anti-aircraft fire Aug. 7, 1945.

After World War II, Kim began annual memorialservices at the site to honor those Americans whoperished in the crash. In 1948, he founded the WarMemorial Activities Association. He also resolvedto build a monument, which was finished in 1956.

Kim Sang-hwan is president of Korean andAmerican Friendship Circle and has fully supportedthe program since its creation in 2004. Throughthis program, he has paired Korean families anduniversity students with American families. He hasinvited 50 U.S. Soldiers and their family membersto his home to share Korean food, traditions andculture, and has also sponsored trips to the DaeguOpera House.

Han has been with People to People Daegu Chaptersince 1976, and was elected as its president in July2003. In the past, he has organized tours to Gyeongjufor U.S. Soldiers and their family members to helpthem learn about Korean culture in the capital city ofthe Shilla Dynasty.

This past October, he organized a tour to Goryeongand Haein Temple. In May 2005, he also planned thePTP Korea and American Friendship Golf Tournamentand Banquet, during which PTP presented 10 U.S.Soldiers with its Good Neighbor Awards.

Area IV honoredwith three selections

Camp Henry Term IVCollege Registration Opens

Camp Henry Term IV college registration for theUniversity of Maryland and Central Texas Collegeis from Aug. 7 – Sept. 2, with classes beginningSept. 5. For more information, contact Roger Whiteat 768-7348.

University of Phoenix OffersMasters In Management Program

Starting Sept. 26, the University of Phoenix isoffering a Masters of Management degree programat Camp Henry. The entire degree program can becompleted in less than two years. Military TuitionAssistance rates apply and civilian employees,family members and Korean National employeesmay attend at the discounted military tuition rate.For more information, contact Larry Kurzer at 768-8094.

Boxing Program SeeksNew Members

The Camp Carroll Boxing Program, which meets 6– 8 p.m. weekdays at the Crown Jewel FitnessCenter, is looking for novice or open fighters tojoin its ranks. For information, contact CarlosAlgarin at 765-8118.

TSA Hosts Membership EventThe Taegu Spouse’s Association will host amembership drive event 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tuesdayat the Apple Tree Gift and Thrift Shop on CampWalker. For information, contact Kim Hales at 053-210-6191.

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NEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESEvergreen Renovation Slated

Renovation of the Evergreen Community Clubkitchen, offices and Fairway Lounge at Camp Walkeris scheduled to begin today. The dining and baroperations for the entire club will be closed for45 days. The renovation of the Fairway Loungeis expected to take about 180 days. During theclosure, The Hilltop Club will begin serving “hotlunch” specials from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. andcontinue throughout the Evergreen’s closure. Forinformation, contact Richard Vaughn at 768-7716.

Vacation Bible School ScheduledVacation Bible School 2006, entitled “Fiesta,Where kids are fired up about Jesus,” is scheduledfrom 9 a.m. – noon Monday – Aug. 4, at SoldierMemorial Chapel on Camp Walker. Forinformation and registration, call Pak Yun-chongat 764-4498.

School Transportation Office OpenTaegu American School’s Student TransportationOffice is open 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily to registernew students who need bus transportation for theupcoming school year, which begins Aug. 29. Forinformation, contact Michael Dudley at 768-7722.

Monthly Prayer Breakfast OfferedThe Men of The Morning Calm host a monthlyPrayer Breakfast and Fellowship the first Saturdayof each month, starting at 8 a.m. in the CampWalker Chapel Annex. For information, contactGary Catlin at 768-8401 or Adam Morrison at010-8671-4788.

of life improvements at Camp Carroll, all designedto make Camp Carroll a superb location to live andwork,” said Lt. Col. John F. Loefstedt, deputycommander, USACE-FED.

“This maintenance facility is nothing withoutthe personnel inside,” he added. “This world classfacility will be used by a world class team consistingof military, U.S. and Korean civilian employees, U.S.contractor employees and Korean Service Corpsmembers of the AFSB-NEA team.

This team has exhibited an unwavering dedicationto the mission by maintaining the equipment of APS-

4, and keeping it ready ‘to fight tonight.’“This facility will give the team the tools and

infrastructure it needs to continue this mission intothe future,” he added.

This vehicle maintenance facility, along withthe recently started $10.1 million project thatincludes a new bowling center, casual diningfacility, swimming pool and multi-purpose fieldupgrade, are just some of the new constructiongoing on here.

This project is scheduled for completion inNovember 2007.

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Area IV triathletes compete,place at triathlon championshipBy Steven HooverArea IV Public Affairs

CAMP HENRY – Five triathletes from Area IV putthemselves to a rigorous test Saturday at the 2006 8thU.S. Army Triathlon Championship at Camp Casey.

Mark Schmidt, a specialist with Company A, 16thMedical Logistics Battalion at Camp Carroll, placedfirst in the Men’s Open category, covering the 400-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike and five-kilometer runin 1 hour, 9 minutes, 45 seconds.

Schmidt, 28, said that his primary motivation forcompeting here is to be ready to do triathlons with hisbrother, who is currently assigned to the 10th MountainDivision, Fort Drum, N.Y.

“A couple of weeks ago, I saw a flyer for the CampCarroll Triathlon and decided to enter,” he said. Afterfinishing that event at 1:19:20, he decided that he’d

better pick up his training. Besides regular physicaltraining with the unit, he usually works out four nightsa week and weekends.

Although Schmidt won the open category, his overalltime was actually the second best of the day.

Art Mathisen, a captain at 121st General Hospital,Yongsan, competing in the Men’s Senior category,covered the course in 57:02.

Also competing in the Men’s Senior category wereCamp Henry civilians Patrick Noble, who finished sixthwith a time of 1:13:41 and Tom Corcoran, who camein seventh at 1:16:05.

In the Women’s Division, Amelia Carter, a firstlieutenant assigned to 19th Sustainment Command(Expeditionary), placed second with a time of 1:17:47,and Lisa Keough, a major assigned to the 501stSustainment Brigade, finished fourth at 1:26:05.

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The Phrase of the Week :

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Where is a public phone?

Is Mr./Ms. ( ) in?

When will he/she be back?

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Hello.

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